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NYSTCE Physical Education (76) Exam Prep

Category - Physical Health and Fitness

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When guiding a group through a track and field warm-up, why would you leave out static stretching?
  1. You wouldn’t leave out static stretching, it is necessary for injury prevention
  2. Static stretching takes up a lot of time
  3. Static stretching has been shown to reduce performance
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: C - While performing a track and field warm-up, you may choose to avoid static stretching because it has been shown to decrease performance by affecting the stretch-reflex. You may however use dynamic stretches or others as a warm-up.
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